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	We are pleased to welcome Spencer Overton back on to our speaker roster!  Professor Overton is the author of Stealing Democracy: The New Politics of Voter Suppression, a book describing the way that politicians manipulate election laws to their advantage while diluting the value of the average American's vote. He is a law professor at The George Washington University Law School and a leading election law scholar.  Overton served as Chairperson of Barack Obama's Government Reform Committee, a group of more than 30 experts who advise the Obama presidential campaign on campaign finance reform, lobbying, voting rights and government ethics and transparency policies.  Overton is a frequent media commentator and has appeared on various shows and networks.
	We are so excited to announce that Rinku Sen has been added to our speaking roster! Rinku Sen is the President and Executive Director of the Applied Research Center (ARC) and Publisher of Colorlines magazine.  She weaves together journalism with her extensive experience in community organizing to further social change.  Sen has written extensively about immigration, community organizing and women's lives for a wide variety of publications.  Her latest book, "The Accidental American:  Immigration and Citizenship in the Age of Globalization" won the Nautilus Book Award Silver Medal.
	We are pleased to announce that Chicks on Speed will be doing a limited lecture/workshop tour of the US in the late Fall.  Chicks on Speed (COS) are an ever-changing multidisciplinary art group who apply a punk-inspired DIY ethic to explore the boundaries of art, craft, fashion, and music. Their second book, “Chicks on Speed: Don’t Art, Fashion, Music will be published by Abrahms at the end of September.  The highly innovative and original book documents the dynamic art group’s recent "Objeckt Instruments" project and 2010 exhibition at Dundee Contemporary Arts. This latest endeavor is the result of collaborations between international artists, scientists, and designers, including Turner Prize-winner Douglas Gordon.

We're thrilled to welcome Raffi to our speaking roster! Once called “the most popular children’s entertainer in the western world” (Washington Post), Raffi now lectures on his Child Honouring philosophy. He calls it a “compassion revolution.”  Raffi challenges his audience to become a catalyst for change with an idea whose time has come.

We're thrilled to welcome John M. O'Hara to our speaking roster! Author of “A New American Tea Party,” O'Hara chronicles the history and principles of the tea party movement.

Congratulations to Annie Leonard, who was named "One of the 100 Most Creative People in Business" by FastCompany. Check it out here.

Our favorite cult hero (and hottie) Bruce Campbell is embarking on a limited tour this fall! Be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity to bring the star of Burn Notice, the Evil Dead Series, and more to your organization! To inquire about Bruce Campbell, contact Jodi at 617.266.3450 or via email. 

Captain Paul Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and focus of the hit TV show Whale Wars, is taking some time away from the ocean for a limited engagement tour this fall! But Watson's time away from saving whales is limited, so be sure to hurry!To inquire about Captain Paul Watson, contact Jodi at 617.266.3450 or via email. 

May 2010

• We're thrilled to welcome Claudia Dreifus and Andrew Hacker to our speaking roster! Dreifus and Hacker authored the highly-acclaimed new book "Higher Education?" which questions the rising cost of college.
• Jessica Valenti's book "The Purity Myth" is the winner of the 2010 Independent Publisher Book Award for the Women's Issues category. Check it out here.
• President Barack Obama recently released a report on chemicals and cancer, putting a quote by Sandra Steingraber in bold type. Sandra discussed the report on NPR's On Point. Listen here.
• Author and journalist Sonia Shah recently wrote a piece in the LA Times about a forbidden topic - the fact that many rural Africans do not want to sleep under the bednets donated by the US. Read it here.
• David Helvarg's new book "Saved by the Sea" is set to be released on May 11. This books tells the story of the longtime journalist's personal love, loss and redemption in the free-flowing heart of our blue planet. Learn more here.
• Mathematics professor Steve Strogatz was recently called the best New York Times columnist you've never heard of by the Harvard Business Review. Learn why here.
• Environmental activist and author Bob Reiss is currently on assigment in the Arctic, where he is reporting on the future of offshore drilling in Alaska. In light of the recent BP oil spill, Reiss is the perfect speaker to address the hot-button issues of off-shore drilling.
• Margaret Lowman also known as "Canopy Meg," is working on a plethora of new projects and was recently awarded Dictor Martin's 2010 World of Difference Award. Catch up on all of Dr. Lowman's innovative work here. 

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